CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2) Online Course

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2) Online Course

About this Course

CompTIA offers certifications from basic IT fundamentals to A+ to networking, Linux, Cyber security, and more. The objectives of the CompTIA A+ Core 2(220-1102) are operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. 

In this course, we will cover all four domains as per the latest exam syllabus. The first domain, Operating Systems, carries 31% of the exam and comprises operating system types and purposes (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and so on), Windows versions, OS installation, and command-line tools. 

The second domain, namely Security, holds 25% of the exam and consists of physical and logical security concepts, wireless security protocols, social engineering threats, attacks, and more. The third domain, which holds 22% of the exam, is Software Troubleshooting which explains how to troubleshoot Microsoft OS, PC security, mobile OS, and application issues as well as malware removal. 

The last and final domain of the exam is Operational Procedures, which holds 225 weightage and explains best practices for documentation, change management, disaster prevention and recovery, safety procedures, and more. It also includes different types of licenses and policies, professional conduct, remote access technologies, and so on. 

By the end of the course, we will make sure you are ready to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2(220-1102) exam. 

All resources for this course are placed here: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/CompTIA-A-Certification-Core-2-220-1102-

Course Table of Contents

All about the CompTIA A+

• What Is the CompTIA A+
• Why Get CompTIA A+ Certified
• How to Take the A+ Exam
• What's on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Exam?
• How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exams
• How to Use the Video Course

Safety and Professionalism

• Professional Communication, Part 1
• Professional Communication, Part 2
• Dealing with Difficult Customers
• Physical Safety

The Visible Computer

• Common Safety Procedures
• What Is an Operating System
• Users and Super Users
• Why Windows?
• Touring Windows 10 and 11
• Touring the macOS
• Touring Linux

Power Supplies

• Power Protection

Mass Storage Technologies

• Boot Order

Implementing Mass Storage

• Understanding Partitioning
• MBR Partitioning
• GPT Partitioning
• Understanding File Systems
• Popular File Systems
• Formatting in Action
• Dynamic Disks
• New Installation - First Drive
• Software RAID in Storage Spaces
• Encrypting Mass Storage
• Maintaining Storage Disks

Essential Peripherals

• Understanding USB
• Webcams and Videoconferencing

Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems

• Windows 10 Editions and Features
• Windows 11 Editions and Features
• Boot from Everything
• Installing and Upgrading Windows 10
• Post-Installation Tasks
• Installing and Updating Linux
• Upgrading macOS

Working with Operating Systems

• The Task Manager
• The Control Panel
• Windows Settings
• MMC and Additional Tools
• What Is the Registry?
• macOS Core Tools

Users, Groups, and Permissions

• Introduction to Users and Groups
• Managing Users and Groups
• NTFS Permissions
• Linux and macOS Permissions
• File Explorer
• Sharing Resources
• Security Policies

Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems

• Maintaining Windows
• Maintaining macOS
• Maintaining Linux
• Working with Applications
• Backing Up Your Data in Windows
• Backing Up Your Data in Linux and macOS

Working with the Command-Line Interface

• Understanding the CLI
• Navigating the CLI
• Working with Folders
• Working with Files
• Working with Drives
• Super Copy Commands
• Command-Line Permissions
• Advanced Windows Commands
• Advanced Linux Commands
• Introduction to Scripting
• Interpreted Languages
• Scripting and the Terminal

Troubleshooting Operating Systems

• Windows Recovery Environment
• Advanced Windows Startup Options
• Troubleshooting Boot Problems
• Troubleshooting at the GUI
• Troubleshooting Applications
• Kernel Panic

Local Area Networking

• Introduction to TCP/IP
• Network IDs and Subnet Masks
• Special IP Addresses
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Dynamic IP Addressing
• Working with Connections
• Understanding DNS
• Working with DNS
• Windows Naming
• Working with Workgroups
• Working with Active Directory
• Windows Sharing with macOS and Linux
• The net Command
• Routers
• Basic Router Configuration
• Firewall Configuration
• Windows Firewall
• Port Forwarding
• Advanced Router Configuration
• Virtual LANs (VLANs)

Wireless Networking

• Basic WAP Setup
• Wireless Encryption
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
• Enterprise Wireless
• Troubleshooting Wireless Connections

The Internet

• Telnet and SSH
• Remote Desktop Connections
• The World Wide Web
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Proxy Servers
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Troubleshooting Internet Connections
• Browser Security

Portable Computing

• Power Management

Mobile Devices

• Touring Android
• Touring iOS
• Virtual Reality

Maintaining and Securing Mobile Devices

• Maintaining Mobile Devices
• Mobile Devices and E-Mail
• Mobile Device Security
• Mobile Device Troubleshooting

Securing Computers

• Threats
• Dealing with Threats
• Physical Security
• Passwords and Authentication
• Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
• Malware
• Anti-Malware
• Social Engineering
• Licensing
• Incident Response
• Environmental Controls
• Malware in Action

Operational Procedures

• Documents You Need to Know
• Data You Need to Know
• Change Management
• The Zen of Backup
• Recycling and Data Destruction
• Ticketing Systems